
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in New Orleans, LA from $259 (240 Rentals)


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Pontchartrain Oaks

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Parc Fontaine

Laguna Creek

1107 Odeon St

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Celeste Landing

Carmel Brook

Arts Senior Apartments

Laguna Reserve
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Forest Isle

Chateau d'Orleans

King Rampart Senior Living (Ages 55+ ONLY)

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Cypress Run Apartments

Patriot Point of New Orleans

Elysian Courtyards Of Gentilly

Skyview Terrace

Willowbrook Apartments

718 Lamanche St, Unit A

7019 Huntington Park Dr, Unit Huntington Park - 1 Bedroom
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3251 St Ferdinand St

Patriot Cove

2035 Arts St, Unit C

2320 Annette St

Highrise NOLA

Walnut Square

Belle Reve at H3C -Senior 55+

Forest Park Apartments

1300 OCH at H3C Apartments

Whispering Palms
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Haltere at New Orleans

3300 Garden Oaks Dr

Elysian Apartments

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5502 Loyola Ave, Unit 5502, Unit 5502

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1127 S Dupre St, Unit Student Apartment, Unit Student Apartment

3507 Royal St

6564 Fleur De Lis Dr

Riverview Villas

The Mayfair Apartment Homes

Marais Street Apartments
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2114 Toledano St

9309 Belfast St, Unit Room C

925-927 Royal St

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Centennial Place Apartments

1509 St Ann St.

925 Common St, Unit SI ID1272333P

925 Common St, Unit GO ID1272335P

1511 N Dupre St, Unit 1A

9309 Belfast St, Unit Room A

4072 State St Dr, Unit State Street Drive
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New Orleans?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Studio Apartments | $1,092 | $246 | $2,500 |
| New Orleans 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $259 | $5,114 |
| New Orleans 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| New Orleans 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,142 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
| New Orleans 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,809 | $1,275 | $10,000+ |
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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Orleans Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in New Orleans?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in New Orleans is under $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in New Orleans?
The cheapest apartment in New Orleans is 200 Carondelet which is listed at $427, while the average apartment in New Orleans costs $5,087.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in New Orleans?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1,895 regular apartments in New Orleans that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in New Orleans?
Cheap apartments in New Orleans have an average cost of $488 which is $4,599 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Orleans.
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A Local Expert’s Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in New Orleans
Written by: Melissa Maxwell
New Orleans is known as The Big Easy, but it's not always easy on the wallet! It's a city built around attracting tourists, so naturally everything is going to be on the pricey side.

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.